### Preventive Detention for Alleged Feminicide of Samara Suárez
Following a complex investigation highlighted by several inconsistencies – as reported by the victim’s family – Reynaldo Ezequiel N. was linked to the crime on July 30 and charged with the feminicide of 29-year-old Samara Suárez.
**Incident Details:**
On the morning of July 15, 2024, at around 6:30 a.m., Claudia Suárez, Samara’s sister, discovered her in the kitchen of their home in the Villa del Real neighborhood in Tijuana. Samara was found in a pool of blood, struggling to breathe with a cable around her neck and a blood-stained knife nearby. Additionally, blood-stained gloves were discovered in a trash bin in the home’s patio area.
**Autopsy Report:**
Ericka Nayeli García, the prosecutor in charge, presented autopsy findings revealing that Samara had bruises and four sharp-force injuries to her neck, three of which were penetrating wounds damaging her jugular vein. These findings led to the reclassification of the case from an initial suicide ruling.
**Suspect Details:**
Reynaldo Ezequiel N., who worked as an embalming technician for a funeral home, had been in a two-year relationship with Samara and occasionally lived with her family. According to Claudia, the couple was last seen descending the stairs and entering the kitchen around 5:40 a.m. Neighbors provided surveillance footage showing Reynaldo leaving the house hurriedly at 6:20 a.m., wearing a grey hoodie, black sneakers, jeans, and carrying a black backpack.
**Legal Proceedings:**
Given the evidence, a control judge linked Reynaldo Ezequiel N. to the feminicide charge under Article 129 of Baja California’s Penal Code. He has been placed in preventive detention, and a four-month period has been given for further investigation – including witness interviews, genetic and chemical studies, and criminalistics analysis – until November 30.
**Call for Justice:**
Claudia Suárez has called for a peaceful march on August 3, starting at 5:00 p.m. from the Monumento México (Las Tijeras) to the State Attorney General’s Office. This march aims to seek justice for her sister and to raise awareness about gender-based violence.
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### Additional News: March for Gender Justice Highlights Systemic Issues
**Context:**
The call for a march comes amidst rising concerns over gender-based violence and delayed justice in such cases. The feminist movement in Baja California and across Mexico continues to push for more stringent measures and timely justice for victims of feminicide.
**Ongoing Investigations:**
Authorities have ramped up efforts to investigate not only the case of Samara Suárez but also other pending cases involving gender violence. Collaborative approaches involving social services and legal entities aim to address the root causes and ensure victims receive justice without undue delay.
**Community Involvement:**
Social activists and family members of victims are increasingly utilizing social media and public demonstrations to hold authorities accountable. The upcoming march is seen as a collective plea for systemic change, to ensure that such tragedies are not repeated, and that responsible parties are swiftly brought to justice.
**Final Thoughts:**
The heartbreaking case of Samara Suárez underscores the urgent need for effective legal and social frameworks to protect women and ensure justice for victims of gender-based violence. The community’s response highlights a growing collective consciousness and the demand for concrete actions that go beyond mere promises.
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